The drawings in a design patent could potentially anticipate under Section 102. Without reviewing your claims and the drawings in the design...

If you abandoned the application and no design patent issued, you can not sue for patent infringement. But you state in your question that you...

I have a product idea that will help save life's I want to get it out there but don't want my idea stolen from me?

You almost certainly need a lawyer to help you. If you don't want your idea stolen, at a minimum you need to get a confidentiality agreement in...

The answer may depend upon whether you agree to any terms and conditions when you purchase a pattern. If you download a pattern online, for...

What steps do I have to take to sue someone who has used my name in the music industry for profit without my consent?

You potentially have a claim against the rapper, and you should consult with IP litigation counsel to determine the best way to proceed.

If you use the name of the TV show to promote your jewelry, you may create an infringement problem. If you use the names of the stars of the show,...

I am developing an App to assist businesses in getting online reviews I am considering naming it GooviewZ.

There is no simple answer to your question. I agree with my colleagues that it is critical to conduct a clearance search before you adopt a new...

Can I create and sell novel units for 3rd-5th grade teachers?

The question is whether your use of short quotations from the novel is "fair use" and the answer, unfortunately, is maybe. Generally speaking,...

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It does not appear that Iran is a party to the Berne Convention or that the U.S. has any any relationship with Iran relative to copyrights. So,...

How do I protect written phases, slogans and quips?

A trademark is a word, phrase or symbol that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others. If you are...